Assistant Corporate Counsel – Commercial Contracts

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OVERVIEW:

This position is ideal for an entry level business-minded attorney (1-3+ years of experience) who is enthusiastic about building basic legal and professional skill development, and looking to join a growing and dynamic in-house legal team. This role is focused on commercial contract review, drafting and negotiation. Operates as a generalist and therefore works with various business units (such as technology, finance, procurement, store operations, supply chain, and facilities) to provide business-minded, practical, and solution-focused support. The Assistant Corporate Counsel will provide direct support to the VP & Associate General Counsel, attorneys and legal team members.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Contract Drafting and Negotiation:

• Focus on building transactional knowledge and skill related to commercial agreements (e.g. NDAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, SaaS/technology agreements).
• Build skills related to external negotiation.

Legal Department Collaboration:

• Receive and review legal work from various members of the legal department.
• Expected to work with and learn from legal staff (including attorneys and legal analysts).
• Participates and assists in projects, as requested.

Advice and Counsel:

• Support members of the legal department, research and review issues.
• Build skills related to providing general legal advice to business partners.

Skills and Areas of Focus:

• Knowledge of and interest in technology and basic accounting/finance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced Degree - Juris Doctorate

• 1-3 years of experience

• Document drafting, law firm and/or initially in-house experience

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